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| Never ending queues of pilgrims awaiting
their turn to have a darshan of the idol inside the Sanctum Sanctorum at Sabarimala |
Another long queue |
Hordes of pilgrims at Sabarimala |
Another view of the mammoth crowd |
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| Front view of the temple and the `Kodimaram'
(temple flag posts) |
Policemen helping pilgrims climb up the
Pathinettam Padi (Holy Eighteen Steps) in front of the temple |
A traditional massage with the feet |
Oh Lord! Devotion to you is the path that
leads us to eternal salvation |
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| Eternal wait in another queue |
Heavy rush of pilgrims on the trail |
`Homa Kundam' or `Sacrificial Fire Well"
at Sabarimala into which pilgrims throw coconuts symbolicallly |
These 'Velans' drum and chant 'Kesadipadam' to alleviate`Sani Dosham' (evil
Influence of Planet Saturn |
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| A view of the temple surroundings |
Pilgrims after the darshan at Sabarimala |
A group of pilgrims absorbed in a spell of prayer |
Catching a wink of sleep after a strenuous
climb |
